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14 Weeks has been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in the Best Community and Participation Composition category! The Ivors Classical Awards, judged and presented by The Ivors Academy are on 12th November. #TheIvorsClassicalAwards Composers Edition The GSA Choir Music in the University UofGCulture

Congratulations to Jane Stanley Jane Stanley , nominated for an The Ivors Academy award for a piece commissioned by The GSA Choir as part of their Composeher project. composeher.co.uk/14-weeks

We need your help! There's one week left to contact your MP advocating the government extend its Orchestra Tax Relief to choirs. Have a look at the link below for how you can help: makingmusic.org.uk/campaigns-and-… Making Music - NI Making Music - Wales Making Music - Scotland

📢Scottish member groups - Adopt a Music Creator has received funding for a dedicated Scottish pairing for 2025. If you've ever considered commissioning or co-creating work, here's your chance - all costs covered! Any size/genre of group. Deadline 1 Nov. makingmusic.org.uk/opportunities/…

Submit your group’s carol recording for a chance to be featured on Classic FM this Christmas! With an audience of 5.7 million, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your talent. Making Music - Wales Making Music - Scotland makingmusic.org.uk/get-involved/p…

Applications close on 1st November for Scottish member groups to Adopt a Music Creator in 2025. Whatever type of music you make, work with a Scotland based music creator to premiere and record a bespoke piece. All costs covered, thanks to Creative Scotland makingmusic.org.uk/opportunities/…

Emergency pianist needed! Dumfries Choral Soc unexpectedly and immediately need an accompanist for their concert on Sat 16 November in Dumfries. Rehearsals will be on Mondays prior, 7.15pm also in Dumfries. Conductor - Jamie Brand. DM us here or more info.

Data from the UK participation survey reveals that live music attendance is the second most popular arts activity in the UK. 👏 Find out what else the data reveals about the leisure-time music sector and how you can use it to support your music groups. makingmusic.org.uk/news/uk-music-…

📢Looking for: experienced composer to work with enthusiastic community orchestra. Stockbridge Orch Stockbridge and Newtown Community Orchestra Edinburgh are seeking to commission a Scottish-based composer to write a new work for them. Please share! makingmusic.org.uk/musical-vacanc…

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We're still taking applications across the Acquire Orchestra, but are particularly keen to hear from guitarists and drummers. If delving into an iconic musical score sounds like a bit of you, then all you need to do is visit hub.acquire.org.uk to apply by 8th Jan. 💫

Join our first 2025 Scotland members online meet up on 29 January. Share learning and ideas, explore issues affecting leisure-time music making in Scotland and consider how we can work collaboratively to advocate for our sector. makingmusic.org.uk/event/online-m…

No lang noo until the deidline for yer Scots applications 🚨 Mind an apply for £700 for yer creative projects afore the enn o Friday this week, 17th Jan Aw info here: projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotslanguagea…

Have a view on funding for culture? Scottish Government are carrying out a review of culture sector support including an independent review of Creative Scotland. Complete the survey to share your perspective from the leisure time music community.

It was truly a 'knowledge exchange' with Scottish Community Link Worker Network and the social prescribers doing this excellent work across Scotland. Looking forward to hopefully many more connections to come!

They're almost there! Can you help The GSA Choir reach their fundraising target for their 15th Anniversary Commission?

Do you lead creative activity with / for older people in Scotland? Luminate Scotland are seeking your views, so they can plan future work to support you. 10 minute survey, with prize draw! luminatescotland.org/we-want-to-hea…

📣 Open call for early-career composers. 📣 The successful applicant will be invited to collaborate with the choir in a composition, and receive £1000 upon completion of the work. 🔹Deadline: 25th April 2025 🔹Details: caltonconsort.org.uk/compose/

From the rugged silhouette of the Isle of Arran, where the Sleeping Warrior rests in eternal watch, to the rolling hills and glens of the Scottish mainland, this album is a celebration of Scotland’s timeless beauty and musical heritage. Released Friday!

Scottish member Haddo Arts features in this article to celebrate International Jazz Day